48218 ZIP Code — River Rouge, MI

Wayne County, Michigan

ZIP code 48218 is located in River Rouge, Michigan, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 2.18 square miles and serves a population of 7,204 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 313.

About ZIP code 48218

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $49,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $26,435. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 42% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (18%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48218 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,204

population

2.18

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48218 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48218

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48218. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
River Rouge	Acceptable
River Rouge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48217 Detroit (1.2 mi) 48229 Ecorse (1.5 mi) 48209 Detroit (2.4 mi) 48146 Lincoln Park (3.1 mi) 48120 Dearborn (3.4 mi) 48101 Allen Park (4 mi) 48192 Wyandotte (4.5 mi) 48216 Detroit (4.5 mi) 48210 Detroit (4.6 mi) 48126 Dearborn (4.9 mi) 48233 Detroit (5.6 mi) 48208 Detroit (5.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,204
Population density	3,305 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	2.18 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.2709
Longitude	-83.1316
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	313

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.4%	50.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	27.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	17.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,204

Population

3,305

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$26,435

Median household income

$20,548

Per capita income

$49,400

Median home value

$731

Median monthly rent

50.6%

Home ownership

43.8%

Poverty rate

12.8%

Unemployment

2,047

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

174

Under 5

164

280

5–9

262

302

10–14

283

168

15–19

158

302

20–24

284

644

25–34

604

419

35–44

392

496

45–54

465

284

55–59

266

225

60–64

211

353

65–74

330

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,609	22.3%
18 and over	5,595	77.7%
65 and over	821	11.4%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 41.8%

White 33.1%

Two or more races 14.6%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,330	41.8%
White	2,637	33.1%
Two or more races	1,160	14.6%
Hispanic or Latino	764	9.6%
Other race	62	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.4%	50.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	27.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	17.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 17.5%

$10k–$15k 14.7%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.5%
$10k–$15k	14.7%
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	3.8%
$100k–$150k	4.7%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$26,435

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 50.5%

$50k–$100k 40.5%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k–$300k 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$49,400
Median rent / month	$731
Owner occupied	50.6%
Renter occupied	49.4%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	62.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	3.4%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	14.9%
1940–1949	13.9%
1939 or earlier	45.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	17.5%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.9%
1 vehicle	41.3%
2 vehicles	26.2%
3 or more	11.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	88.8%
Electricity	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	608	20.9%
Cohabiting couple	146	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	962	33.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,188	40.9%
Households with children under 18	582	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	665	22.9%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.5%	53.5%
Married	25.3%	25.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	2.6%	8.1%
Divorced	20.5%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	69	4.5%
Kindergarten	81	5.3%
Elementary school	876	57.0%
High school	279	18.2%
College / grad school	232	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.7%

Retail trade 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Other services 7.5%

Construction 6.2%

Public administration 5.9%

Professional & management 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	26.4%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	28.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 43.8%

Under 18 years 68.6%

18 and over 36.7%

Married-couple families 16.1%

Female-led households 57.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	13.9%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	42.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.9%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	15.7%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.8%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.9%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	29.5%
Poor mental health	21.9%
Poor physical health	17.8%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	48.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	29.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	253	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	20.6%
65 and over	28.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.3%
Public insurance	66.0%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,866	95.3%
Spanish	277	4.0%
Other Indo-European	277	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,891	95.7%
Born in same state	6,769	94.0%
Born in different state	5,803	80.6%
Foreign born	122	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	313	4.3%
Not a US citizen	153	48.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	516	7.2%
Italian	331	4.6%
French	99	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	41	0.6%
Dutch	26	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	84.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48218

What city is ZIP code 48218 in?

ZIP code 48218 is primarily assigned to River Rouge, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48218 in?

ZIP code 48218 falls within Wayne County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48218?

44% of residents in ZIP code 48218 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48218?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 48218?

Health data for ZIP code 48218 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48218?

The median household income in ZIP code 48218 is $26,435, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48218 in?

ZIP code 48218 observes the EST timezone.